The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1887-05-18


In 1871, by Wiley and Putnam, of Now
York, and written by William L. Stone,
be speaks of 'sThe village or borough of
Wilkesbarre, so far as the major part of
the buildings are to be taken into account,
Is less beautiful than it might be-" He
also speaks Of the people and describes
them thus, care for the most part the
sons aud daughters Of New England, and
have brought with them into this secluded
region the simple manners and habits,
and the piety of their fathers" Could
the writer Of the above once more make
trip from New York to and through this
wonderful valley, he would be surprised
10 End how such change could have
been brought about, for instead Of the
buildings being "less beautiful there
are handsome residences, magnificent
stores costly and substantial public build
ings, neat, commodious and we'll regula-
ted hotels, in fact everything which goes
to make up real live city, and as for the
"simple manner and habits" of its peo
pie, Judging from the hospitality extend
ed TO stranger, who was compelled to
spend Easter Sunday there, we can say,
IL those in whose hands we happened to
falTare fair criterion to judge from,
neither manners, habits or piety, have
dwindled away, but have made onward
marches with other improvements. In
conversing with Mayor Coryell, who at
one time was citizen Of Wilkesbarre,
we we're forced to acknowledge, that as a
generous, whole-souled, hospitable and 60
ahead class of people, they are far in the
lead. Speaking about scenery, those of
our citizens who have visited that locality
know full well how fair 1t is to look upon.
To glance at the valley of Wyoming from
below which 1t lies at the depth of q
thousand feet, distinctly defined by the
double barrier of nearly parallel noun
tains, between which it is embosomed, is
grand beyond expression. There is
beetling precipice upon the verge of the
eastern barrier, called Prospect Rock,
from the top of which nearly the entire
valley can be surveyed at single view,
forming one of the richest and most beau
tiful landscapes upon which the eye of
man ever rested. Through the center of
the valley flows the Susquehanna, the
winding course Of which can be traced
the whole distance. Several green islands
slumber sweetly In its embrace, while the
sight revels amidst the garniture of fields
and woodlands, and to complete the pic
ture, low In the distance may be dimly
seen, so the historian says, TIE borough
of Wilkesbarre. This is description of
but one Of the many views visitors can
take at their pleasure. 1t would not be
out of place to mention that among the
best hotels aud perhaps the most convent
emit and home-like for that class of men,
who are forced to change their homes
from day to day, is the Luzerne.House,
kept by our former citizen, Mr.. George
w. Zeigler There are some men who
are born landlords. Mr.. Zeigler is one of
them and his study is truly to please.
Those of our citizens who may wish to
spend part Of their summer away from
the tumult and confusion Of this noisy
city, cannot do better than to take up
residence with mine host of the Luzerne,
and IL at the close of the season when
home returning, health ia not pictured on
their happy, fat, bronzed faces, then
s'The Man About Town is no Judge Of
the beautiful or failed to select the man
who knows how to keep hotel. THAT.